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The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.","source":"NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (FORM ADV 2A+2BS) DTD 02-01-2026, filed 19 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"Which custodians does North Star Advisory Group use?","answer":"North Star Advisory Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $254M and Matrix Trust Company (Denver, CO), with $34.9M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does North Star Advisory Group have?","answer":"North Star Advisory Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 employees are licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does North Star Advisory Group invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, North Star Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts held 72% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 23% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents and 2% investment grade corporate bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns North Star Advisory Group?","answer":"North Star Advisory Group’s direct owner is Mark Kangas (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does North Star Advisory Group get paid?","answer":"North Star Advisory Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Is North Star Advisory Group registered with the SEC?","answer":"Yes, North Star Advisory Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 25 January 2022. Its CRD number is 171694 and its SEC file number is 801-123132.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 19 March 2026; IAPD firm record","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact North Star Advisory Group?","answer":"North Star Advisory Group’s main office is at 2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 415, Beachwood, OH 44122. Its phone number is 216-202-0202. 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